# Boeing 727-228

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1384083
- Manufacturer (registry): BOEING
- Model: 727-228
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 3 · Turbo-jet
- Seats: 134
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A3WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A3WE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: The Boeing Company
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-228

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2026-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-15): Navigation · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-200, 707-100B Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2023-12-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-12-15): Navigation · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-200, 707-100B Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jun 21, 2023
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2022-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-25-01): Wings · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-200, 707-100B Long Body and 11 more. Effective Feb 16, 2023
- [AD 2021-03-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-03-09): Wings · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Mar 31, 2021
- [AD 2020-06-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-06-19): Navigation · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Jun 22, 2020
- [AD 2019-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-23-04): Fuel · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Feb 4, 2020
- [AD 2019-24-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-24-18): Navigation · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 11 more. Effective Feb 3, 2020
- [AD 2018-25-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-25-15): Wings · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Jan 22, 2019
- [AD 2018-23-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-23-12): Equipment/furnishings · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 180 more. Effective Dec 28, 2018
- [AD 2018-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-20-05): Fuselage · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 2 more. Effective Nov 2, 2018
- [AD 2018-17-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-17-20): Fuel · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Oct 4, 2018
- [AD 2017-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-19-02): Doors · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Oct 19, 2017
- [AD 2014-21-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-21-09): Wings · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Dec 3, 2014
- [AD 2014-16-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-16-09): Oxygen · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-100B Short Body and 16 more. Effective Sep 23, 2014
- [AD 2014-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-17-02): Communications · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 137 more. Effective Sep 9, 2014
- [AD 2014-04-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-04-09): Wings · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective May 2, 2014
- [AD 2014-05-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-05-14): Fuselage · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective May 1, 2014
- [AD 2014-03-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-03-21): Fuselage · Boeing 727-200 Series and 727-200F Series. Effective Mar 31, 2014
- [AD 2013-24-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-24-15): Fuel · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Jan 8, 2014
- [AD 2013-22-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-22-03): Fuel · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Dec 5, 2013
- [AD 2013-21-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-21-07): Stabilizers · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Dec 5, 2013
- [AD 2013-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-19-08): JASC Code 3418, Stall Warning System · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 18 more. Effective Nov 6, 2013
- [AD 2013-16-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-16-17): Wings · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Sep 27, 2013
- [AD 2013-15-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-15-15): Fuselage · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Sep 20, 2013
- [AD 2013-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-15-11): Stabilizers · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Sep 20, 2013
- [AD 2013-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-14-03): Stabilizers · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Aug 26, 2013
- [AD 2013-14-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-14-02): Wings · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Aug 26, 2013
- [AD 2011-21-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-21-08): Equipment/Furnishings · ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional ATR42-200, ATR42-300, ATR42-320 and 202 more. Effective Nov 23, 2011
- [AD 2011-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-01): Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 268 more. Effective Aug 1, 2011
- [AD 2011-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-05): Fuel · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Jul 15, 2011
- [AD 2011-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-02-05): Fuselage. · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Mar 1, 2011
- [AD 2011-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-01-05): Fuselage · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Feb 14, 2011
- [AD 2011-01-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-01-09): Oxygen · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 290 more. Effective Feb 9, 2011
- [AD 2009-21-10 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-21-10-R1): Oxygen · Airbus A300 B4-605R, A300 B4-620, A300 B4-622 and 138 more. Effective Feb 4, 2010
- [AD 2008-04-10 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-04-10-R1): Fuel tank · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Dec 30, 2009
- [AD 2009-20-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-20-08): Fuel system · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Nov 5, 2009
- [AD 2009-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-20-03): Kickboard beam · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Nov 3, 2009
- [AD 2009-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-20-01): Auxiliary fuel tanks · Boeing 727-200 Series with STC SA3449NM. Effective Oct 26, 2009
- [AD 2009-06-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-06-10): Lower skin and the upper fastener row of the upper skin · Boeing 727-100 Series and 727-200 Series. Effective Apr 28, 2009
- [AD 2009-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-05-03): Ground fault interrupter (GFI) · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Apr 3, 2009
- [AD 2008-22-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-22-12): Elevator side fitting/hinge fitting joint · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Dec 17, 2008
- [AD 2008-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-23-09): Insulation blanket · Boeing 727-200 Series, 727-200F Series, 737-200 Series and 18 more. Effective Dec 15, 2008
- [AD 2008-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-22-01): Auxiliary fuel tanks · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-200 Series, 727 Series and 17 more. Effective Nov 26, 2008
- [AD 2008-17-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-17-14): Elevator rear spar · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Oct 2, 2008
- [AD 2006-16-18 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-18-R1): Installing a warning placard on the TAWS/RMI · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 100 more. Effective Jul 18, 2008
- [AD 2008-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-12-03): Auxiliary fuel tanks · Airbus BAC 1-11 400 Series, 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body and 15 more. Effective Jul 9, 2008
- [AD 2008-11-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-11-09): Flight deck windows · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Jul 3, 2008
- [AD 2008-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-08-02): Main landing gear (MLG) · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective May 19, 2008

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2022-09-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-09-18) (historical): Navigation · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-100B Short Body and 72 more. Effective May 23, 2022
- [AD 2013-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-18-09) (historical): Communications · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 137 more. Effective Oct 3, 2013
- [AD 2009-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-21-10) (historical): Oxygen · Airbus A300, Model B4-605R, A300, Model B4-620, A300, Model B4-622 and 138 more. Effective Dec 17, 2009
- [AD 2008-04-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-04-10) (historical): Fuel tank systems · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Mar 28, 2008
- [AD 2007-11-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-11-08) (historical): Boost pump dry bay inspection · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Jun 6, 2007
- [AD 2005-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-14-07) (historical): Carriage attach fittings on the foreflaps · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Aug 15, 2005
- [AD 2001-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-24-02) (historical): Shoulder Restraint Harness Attachment · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-300 Series (all) and 20 more. Effective Jan 4, 2002
- [AD 74-08-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-08-09-R2) (historical): Waste Receptacles · Aero Spacelines 377, 377MG, 377SGT and 268 more. Effective Jul 29, 1996
- [AD 95-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-19-08) (historical): Nose Cowl · Pratt and Whitney JT8D-217A, -217C, and -219 engines, related… (Rohr STC SA4363NM). Effective Oct 20, 1995
- [AD 95-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-04-01) (historical): AFM - Limitations - Windshear · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-200 Series, 737-100 Series and 54 more. Effective Mar 8, 1995
- [AD 86-17-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-17-05-R1) (historical): Frame - Cargo Door Cutout · Boeing 727-200 Series. Effective Sep 3, 1987

All 279: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-228/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (7)

- [SAIB NE-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-03): Escape Slide Maintenance Tasks and Intervals - JASC 2565. Issued Feb 19, 2019
- [SAIB NM-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-15-03): Flight Controls. Issued Nov 24, 2014
- [SAIB NM-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-15-02): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings. Issued Nov 6, 2014
- [SAIB NM-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-10-13): Navigation: Flight Management System. Issued Jan 7, 2010
- [SAIB NM-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-09-03): Engine Fuel and Control - Implementing Fuel Tank System Airworthiness Limitations. Issued Dec 11, 2008
- [SAIB NM-06-57](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-06-57): Reports of damage to airplanes and to property on the ground caused by blue or clear ice falling from airplanes.. Issued Jul 27, 2006
- [SAIB NM-06-56](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-06-56): . Issued Jul 19, 2006

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB DCA98MA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98MA084), Aug 31, 1998: Boeing 727-200 (N722DH), Jamaica, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the right main landing gear caused by fatigue cracking and stress corrosion cracking of the trunnion bearing support fitting.
- [NTSB MIA93WA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93WA002), Oct 1, 1992: Boeing 727-200 (N726DH), Martinique, France, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (7)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20010927025669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010927025669I), Sep 27, 2001: Boeing 727228 (N720DH), Springfield, MO. (-23) On 09/27/01 at approximately 11:10 dhl flight 2201, elp-cvg, experienced a lower cargo fire light illumination accompanied by a fire bell. An emergency…
- [Incident 19990102004499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990102004499I), Jan 2, 1999: Boeing 727228 (N724DH), Kansas City, MO. On 1-2-99, a B-727 aircraft N724DH departed cvg on dhl flight 407. The flight crew reported severe compressor stalls on #3 engine after takeoff and that the…
- [Incident 19981022041389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981022041389I), Oct 22, 1998: Boeing 727228 (N724DH), Austin, TX, Minor damage. (-5)At approx 11:00 pm LCL on taxiway "echo" the aircraft's rt MLG went into the dirt during rt turn to runway 31L for t.o. rt wing tip touched the ground. Mx…
- [Accident 19980831022439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980831022439A), Aug 31, 1998: Boeing 727228 (N722DH), New York, NY, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft lost number two engine after take off and returned to land on runway 22R at jfk airport. During roll out the right main gear collapsed causing…
- [Incident 19930811044099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930811044099I), Aug 11, 1993: Boeing 727228 (N724DH), Orlando, FL, Minor damage. APU fire warning on after turning a/c pack on. APU on fire. CFR responded. Watered down APU.
- [Incident 19920420019059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920420019059I), Apr 20, 1992: Boeing 727228 (N601AR), Nassau, Bahamas. Hydraulic failure in flight. Manually lowered gear. NR1 engine hydraulic pump pressure line failed.
- [Incident 19901205063009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901205063009I), Dec 5, 1990: Boeing 727228 (N722DH), Birmingham, AL. When pilot backed aircraft from hold-short line the right gear left taxiway and sank into soft ground.

## Service difficulty reports (1,323, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR DHL2004720002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2004720002), Feb 28, 2004: SKIN. CORRODED. LEFT-HAND INBOARD MID FLAP LOWER SURFACE 2 AREAS OF SURFACE CORROSION. REMOVED CORROSION, TREATED AND PRIMED IAW B-727 SRM 51-10-2.
- [SDR DHL2004720001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2004720001), Feb 17, 2004: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT OVER FORWARD ENTRY DOOR INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED FORWARD ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ASSEMBLY IAW B-727 M/M 33-50-111. OPS CHE
- [SDR DHL2004721002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2004721002), Jan 24, 2004: SWITCH. DIRTY. FORWARD ENTRY DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED UPON LANDING. LUBED DOOR INDICATION SWITCH ON FORWARD ENTRY, AND CYCLED DOOR SEVERAL TIMES IAW M/M 52-11-01. NO ABNORMAL IN
- [SDR DHL2004721001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2004721001), Jan 15, 2004: ROLLER. LACK OF LUBE. MAIN ENTRY DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN, CLOSE, AND LATCH. INSPECTED ENTRY DOOR LINKAGE AND MECHANISM, NO DEFECTS NOTED. LUBED ROLLERS, OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW B-727 M/M
- [SDR DHL2003721012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003721012), Nov 29, 2003: CONNECTOR. DIRTY. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ABOVE COCKPIT ENTRY DOOR DO NOT COME ON. CLEANED CONNECTION AND OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW B-M/M 33-50-101.
- [SDR DHL2003721011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003721011), Nov 25, 2003: LIGHT. BROKEN. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT BROKEN. REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IAW B-M/M 33-50-01. OPS CHECKED GOOD. REMOVED FROM A/C 753 IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION.
- [SDR DHL2003720011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003720011), Nov 24, 2003: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. LT FORWARD ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ASSEMBLY IAW 727 M/M 33-50-111. OPS CHECKED SERVICEABLE.
- [SDR DHL2003721010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003721010), Nov 14, 2003: SWITCH. LACK OF LUBE. AT 500 FT OFF CVG, FORWARD ENTRY ON S/O'S ANNUNCIATOR PANEL ILLUMINATED. NO CHANGE IN PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL. AT APPROXIMATELY 1000 FT FORWARD ENTRY LIGHT EXTING
- [SDR DHL2003721009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003721009), Nov 13, 2003: SWITCH. DIRTY. AFTER TAKEOFF AT ORD WHEN GEAR HANDLE IS PLACED IN THE OFF POSITION NOSE GEAR DOOR LIGHT (RED) IS ON. HANDLE CYCLED UP AND OFF A 2ND TIME WITH SAME RESULTS. ABN
- [SDR DHL2003720010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003720010), Oct 9, 2003: ENGINE. LEAKING. NR 1 OIL QUANTITY DECREASED FROM 4 GAL. TO 1.5 GAL. PERFORMED ABNORMAL. NR 1 OIL BYPASS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. COMPLETED IN-FLIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN ABNORMAL PROCEDUR
- [SDR DHL2003721008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003721008), Sep 17, 2003: WARNING LIGHT. ILLUMINATED. REJECTED TAKEOFF DUE TO ILLUMINATION OF EQUIPMENT ACCESS LIGHT ON SECOND OFFICERS PANEL. WT - 147.1, AIRSPEED - 70 KTS, OAT - 22 C, PRESS ALT - 460', BRAKE ENER
- [SDR DHL2003726012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003726012), Sep 3, 2003: ENGINE. FAILED. DURING T/O FROM ATL, ENGINE NR 2 EGT CLIMBED TO 620 C WITH EPR SET AT 1.95, N1 = 94 PERCENT, REDUCED THRUST TO 1.72 EPR, N1 = 89.5, EGT = 580 C, N2 = 92.8, FF =
- [SDR DHL2003720008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003720008), Aug 30, 2003: LAMP. INOPERATIVE. RT NR 5 SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERATIVE. ITEM PLACED ON DMI LIST IAW MEL 26-14-1. CONTROL NR 14005 PLACARD INSTALLED. DMI NR 14005 NR 5 RIGHT SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERAT
- [SDR DHL2003726011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003726011), Jul 22, 2003: CONTROL HANDLE. DIRTY. WHEN GEAR WAS CYCLED DOWN, ALL 3 GREEN AND ALL 3 RED GEAR LIGHTS STAYED ON. DOORS LIGHT OUT. SECONDARY INDICATIONS CONFIRMED ALL GEAR DOWN. FOUND GEAR HANDLE SL
- [SDR DHL2003721007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003721007), Jul 15, 2003: DUCT SEAL. LEAKING. WHEEL WELL ALARM ACTIVATED. FOUND APU UPPER EXHAUST SEAL LEAKING INTO WHEEL WELL. NO WHEEL WELL ALARM AFTER APU SHUTDOWN. NO OTHER INDICATIONS NOTED PER B-727 M
- [SDR DHL2003727007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003727007), Jul 15, 2003: MECHANISM. OUT OF ADJUST. RIGHT SIDE OF CAPTAIN'S SEAT BACK WILL NOT SECURELY LOCK INTO PLACE (SLIPPING OUT OF LOCK). ADJUSTED CAPTAIN'S SEAT BACK ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM IAW B727 M/M 25-10
- [SDR DHL2003726010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003726010), Jul 15, 2003: LATCH. LACK OF LUBE. DURING LANDING ROLL OUT, CAPTAIN'S SLIDING WINDOW CAME UNSEATED LOST PROPER SEAL. FOUND WINDOW HANDLE LOCKING MECHANISM STICKING. LUBED HANDLE. OPS CHECKED GOOD
- [SDR DHL2003727006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003727006), Jul 3, 2003: SMOKE DETECTOR. WILL NOT TEST. NR 2 LEFT MAIN CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR WILL NOT TEST. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 LEFT SMOKE DETECTOR IAW BMM CHAPTER 26-17-01, OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR DHL2003720007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003720007), Jun 27, 2003: FRAME. CORRODED. DURING PRE-DEPARTURE CHECK, FOUND CORROSION ON LT BS 950 MAIN FRAME, WL 189, LWBL 70.5, AS VIEWED FROM LT WHEEL WELL. TRANSFERRED TO LOG PAGE 348951 ITEM 1M DUE
- [SDR DHL2003721006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003721006), Jun 16, 2003: CONNECTOR. DAMAGED. LOWER AFT BODY HEAT HAS NO TEST FUNCTION. TRANSFERRED TO DMI 13272 MEL 26-10-2 CAT C. PLACARD INSTALLED SP 26-10-2 COMPLIED WITH. REF DMI 13272 LOWER AFT BODY H
- [SDR DHL2003726009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003726009), Jun 11, 2003: TEE FITTING. LEAKING. ON CLIMBOUT, NR 3 ENGINE OIL QUANTITY DECREASING RAPIDLY. WHEN OIL PSI WENT BELOW 40 PSI, PERFORMED IN FLIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN ABNORMAL PROCEDURES. FOUND PLUG ON
- [SDR DHL2003721005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003721005), Jun 7, 2003: BATTERY. INOPERATIVE. LOWER CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERIES IN SMOKE DETECTOR S/N: 4530. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW B727 M/M 26-16-01.
- [SDR DHL2003726008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003726008), Jun 4, 2003: CONNECTOR. LOOSE. LEFT GEAR DOOR LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE ON S/O'S ANNUNCIATOR PANEL DURING GEAR RETRACTION OR EXTENSION. LIGHT TESTS OK. CLEANED AND RE-SECURED CONNECTOR. OPS C
- [SDR DHL2003721004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003721004), Jun 4, 2003: BATTERY PACK. LOOSE. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT OVER MAIN CABIN DOOR BURNED OUT. RESEATED BATTERY PACK, OPS GOOD IAW M/M 33-50-01.
- [SDR DHL2003727005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003727005), Jun 3, 2003: HANDLE. LACK OF LUBE. AFTER TAKEOFF LANDING RETRACTION DID NOT INDICATE NORMALLY, ALL GREEN AND ALL RED LIGHTS ON FORWARD PANEL WERE ILLUMINATED. ON S/O PANEL TAIL SKID AND R GEAR DO
- [SDR DHL2003721003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003721003), May 30, 2003: RELAY. FAILED. ON GROUND WITH BOTH PACKS ON LT PACK TRIP AND OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SMOKE ENTERED IN THE COCKPIT. DEFERRED PER MEL 21-5-4 CAT C TRANSFERRED TO DMI 13119. 
- [SDR DHL2003726007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003726007), May 28, 2003: ACTUATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. UPON FLAP RETRACTION NR 2 FLAP FAILED TO RETRACT PERFORMED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE DID NOT FIX PROBLEM. PERFORMED DETAILED CHECK OF SLAT SYSTEM WIRING. FOUND NO DEFE
- [SDR DHL2003726006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003726006), May 28, 2003: SLAT. MALFUNCTIONED. DURING CLIMB, UPON FLAP RETRACTION NR 2 SLAT FAILED TO RETRACT. PERFORM ABNORMAL PROCEDURES. DID NOT FIX PROBLEM. AIRCRAFT TURNED BACK AND RETURNED TO BASE. INS
- [SDR DHL2003720006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003720006), May 24, 2003: LANDING GEAR. LACK OF LUBE. AFTER LOWERING LANDING GEAR HANDLE NOSE GEAR RED LIGHT STAYED ON. WENT AROUND. NEXT TIME GEAR CAME DOWN NORMALLY. INSPECTED AND LUBED NOSE GEAR AND PERFORMED TE
- [SDR DHL2003721002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003721002), May 22, 2003: WARNING HORN. MALFUNCTIONED. DURING APU FIRE TEST EXTERNAL HORN WAS NOT HEARD. WARNING BELL AND LIGHT ON FLIGHT DECK OPERATED NORMALLY. TRANSFERRED TO DMI 13032 MEL REF 26-11-2 CAT C. REFER
- [SDR DHL2003720005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003720005), May 16, 2003: LAMP. BURNED OUT. NR 3 SMOKE DETECTOR (RT) WILL NOT TEST. RE-LAMPED, OPS CHECKED NORMAL IAW M/M 26-17-000.
- [SDR DHL2003726005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003726005), May 15, 2003: FIRE LOOP. SHORTED. ENGINE NR 3 SYSTEM-B FIRE DETECTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TRANSFERRED TO DMI NR 12942 PER DHL MEL 26-13-1 CAT-C. PLACARD INSTALLED. MAINTENANCE CONTROL WAS NOTIFIE
- [SDR DHL2003721001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003721001), May 15, 2003: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. REJECTED TAKEOFF - UNABLE TO MAKE EPR ON NR 3. T/O EPR READINGS 1.94; 1.96; 1.83. UTILIZED EMERGENCY PROCEDURE 5.4.1, REJECTED TAKEOFF FLOW CHART, AND BRAKE ENE
- [SDR DHL2003720004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003720004), May 15, 2003: SMOKE DETECTOR. WILL NOT TEST. ON PRE-FLIGHT FOUND NR 3 SMOKE DETECTOR RT NOT TESTING. ITEM PLACED ON DMI LIST IAW MEL 26-14-1 CONTROL NR 12940 CAT-C. PLACARD INSTALLED. REF DMI NR 12940, ON 
- [SDR DHL2003726004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003726004), May 14, 2003: FIRE LOOP. SHORTED. ENGINE NR 3 SYSTEM B-FIRE DETECTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PERFORMED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE CHECK LIST. SWITCHED TO SYSTEM-A SYSTEM TESTED NORMALLY. FOUND SHIELD FOR FI
- [SDR DHL2003726003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003726003), May 14, 2003: CONNECTOR. DIRTY. ENGINE SYSTEM-B FIRE DETECTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SWITCHED TO SYSTEM-A FIRE DETECTION LIGHT TESTED NORMALLY. CLEANED NR 3 FIRE LOOP CONNECTOR AND RESET B-SYSTEM
- [SDR DHL2003727004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003727004), Apr 29, 2003: FUEL BOWL. LEAKING. VERY STRONG ODOR OF JET FUEL IN COCKPIT. FOUND SMALL APU FUEL FILTER LEAKING. TRANSFERRED TO DMI 12706 IAW MEL 49-1 CAT-C. PLACARDS INSTALLED. REF DMI 12706 VER
- [SDR DHL2003726002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003726002), Apr 4, 2003: SEAT TRACK. DAMAGED. S/O'S SEAT WILL NOT LOCK INTO RAIL FOR SIDEWAY MOVEMENT. CLEANED AND LUBRICATED SEAT RAILS AND LOCKING MECHANISM PER M/M 2510. OPS NORMAL.
- [SDR DHL2003720003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003720003), Mar 25, 2003: DOOR. LACK OF LUBE. NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND ACCOMPLISHED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE AND NOSE GEAR EXTENDED. LUBRICATED ALL DOOR LATCHES AND PERFORMED GEAR SWING NUMEROUS TIMES IAW B-M/M
- [SDR DHL2003727003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003727003), Mar 6, 2003: WARNING SYSTEM. MALFUNCTIONED. ON CLIMB FROM CVG, THRU 10,000 FT AFT AIRSTAIR AMBER LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON S/O'S PANEL. LIGHT EXTINGUISHED THRU FL 250. NO OTHER INDICATIONS NOTED. INSPECTED AFT
- [SDR DHL2003720002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003720002), Feb 14, 2003: POWER UNIT. 1) APU FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM WILL NOT RESET AFTER FIRE TEST - INTERMITTENT.2) REPLACED APU FIRE DETECTION OPERATING POWER UNIT. FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM RESETS CON
- [SDR DHL2003727001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003727001), Jan 28, 2003: VALVE. 1) DURING PUSH BACK THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE PRESSURE STARTED TO DECREASE TO 2100 PSI.2) FOUND LEAKING SHRAEDER VALVE FOR BRAKE ACCUMULATOR. REPLACED VALVE AND RESER
- [SDR DHL2003726001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003726001), Jan 25, 2003: FIRE DETECTOR. WILL NOT TEST. APU FIRE WARNING WILL NOT TEST. TROUBLESHOT SYSTEM, VERIFIED INTEGRITY OF THE SENSOR/RESPONDER, TEST SWITCH, OPERATING POWER UNIT, AND WIRING UP TO SENSOR/RESPO
- [SDR DHL2002727015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2002727015), Dec 5, 2002: SWITCH. LACK OF LUBE. WHEELWELL FIRE TEST INTERMITTENT. LUBED SWITCH. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW 26-12-00.
- [SDR DHL2002727014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2002727014), Nov 27, 2002: BULB. 1) MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT LH SIDE #5 SMOKE DETECTOR TEST LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE DURING TEST. 2) REPLACED SMOKE DETECTOR BULB AT #5 LH IN MAIN CARGO COMPARTM
- [SDR DHL2002727013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2002727013), Nov 22, 2002: BULB. INOPERATIVE. CARGO AREA FIRE TEST ALL LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. (DO NOT TEST) REPLACED ALL BULBS. OPS. CHECKED, NORMAL IAW 727 JC AI1C26018.
- [SDR DHL2002720005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2002720005), Nov 19, 2002: CONNECTOR. LOOSE. ENGINE NR 1 FIRE DETECT SYSTEM "B" LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. DEFER SYSTEM "B" PER MEL REF 26-6, CONTROL 11013, PLACARD INSTALLED. REF. DMI 11013 RESECURED LOOS
- [SDR DHL2002726007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2002726007), Nov 19, 2002: POWER UNIT. 1) AFTER HOLDING THE APU FIRE TEST S/W TO THE TEST POS. FOR 60 SEC. THE TEST DOES NOT ACTIVATE2) TRANSFER'D TO DMI #11007 MEL 26-11 PLACARD INSTALL'D COMPLIED W
- [SDR DHL2002720006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2002720006), Nov 19, 2002: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. ENTRY WAY EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WITH SWITCH ON. R & R BATTERIES ON EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT, OPS CK. GOOD IAW BMM 33-50-1
- [SDR DHL2002721011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2002721011), Nov 16, 2002: SEAT. 1) CANNOT ADJUST CAPTS SEAT.2) ADJUSTED SEAT FORWARD AND BACK MOVEMENT IAW B-MM 25-10-42 OPS CHECK GOOD.

All 1,323: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-228/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (837, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC ST12461IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12461IB): Installation of Cockpit Voice Recorder with optional RIPS Upgrade. Mid- Canada Mod Center
- [STC ST00885LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00885LA): Installation of fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Pacific Scientific fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON, LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC ST12412CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12412CH): Installation of the Dual FreeFlight Systems RA-6500 Radio Altimeter. IFL Group Inc
- [STC ST00736SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00736SE): Installation of new flight crew oxygen masks and holders. B/E Aerospace, Inc. - FSI
- [STC ST00952LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00952LA): Installation of Mass Systems fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Kidde fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC SA2622NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2622NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101). Precise Flight Inc
- [STC ST02771SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02771SE): Installation of Improved Radio Altimeter System. AeroMech Incorporated
- [STC ST02646AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02646AT): Installation of an AudioVideo In-Flight Entertainment System (IFE) per ARC Avionics Master Drawing List (MDL) ARC-VIDE-001-MDL latest FAA approved revision. ARC145 LLC
- [STC SA5040NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5040NM): Installation of cargo pallet and net. Satco Inc
- [STC ST03450AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03450AT): Installation of a horse stall system. Gregory Jackson
- [STC SA2348WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2348WE): Installation of emblem lights. The Boeing Company
- [STC ST09113AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09113AC): Installation of Tail Floodlights on Boeing 727 Engine Pylons. The Boeing Company
- [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC SA1026NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1026NW): Installation of centerline life raft stowage compartments. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA1045NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1045NW): Installation of Spacemaker I-A interior kit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA1078NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1078NW): Installation of C&D coat closet, L.H. forward unit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA1086NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1086NW): Installation of C&D coat closet, R.H. forward unit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA1174NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1174NW): Installation of a windscreen. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA1305NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1305NM): Installation of coat closet, L. H. forward unit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA1306NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1306NM): Installation of coat closet, R. H. forward unit. (727-232). Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA1370NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1370NM): Installation of class divider-closet units and curtain header. (727-235). C & D Zodiac Inc
- [STC SA1419NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1419NM): Installation of overhead life raft stowage containers. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA1442NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1442NM): Installation of Spacemaker interior kit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA1662NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1662NM): Installation of overhead stowage Quikbin retrofit kits. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA2474NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2474NM): Installation of 3 coat closets and one class divider. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA2480NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2480NM): Installation of divider assembly, closet assembly, cabinet assembly, coatroom assembly. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA3299NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3299NM): Installation of an overhead life raft stowage compartment kit. Safran Cabin Inc. Lists 727 Series
- [STC SA3457NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3457NM): Installation of cabin divider. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA469NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA469NW): Installation of coat closet unit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA5169NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5169NM): Installation of Aerobin interior modification kits. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA5172NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5172NM): Installation of modular lavatory components. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA6051NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA6051NM): Installation of Galley, G6A. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA816NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA816NW): Installation of spacemaker interior modification kit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00147LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00147LA): Installation of closet and curtain header. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00577SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00577SE): Installation of SpaceLine Interior Kits. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST01437LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01437LA): Installation of a reinforced cockpit door. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00556CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00556CH): Installation of a single or dual Honeywell/Trimble HT9100 Global Navigation System. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC SA3141NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3141NM): Installation of floor proximity emergency escape path. Bruce Aerospace Inc
- [STC SA2932SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2932SO): Installation of a Fairchild or Sundstrand Digital Flight Data Recorder. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST00771AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00771AT): Installation of expanded parameters Digital Flight Data Recorder from 6 parameters to 24 parameters. L3 Communications/Aviation Recorders
- [STC ST02472AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02472AT): Installation of a mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR) model MKI, MKII, or MKIII. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC ST04515AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04515AT): Installation of Auxiliary Fuel Tank Ignition Mitigation Reticulated Polyurethane Foam in Boeing 727-223 Series. AerSale Inc
- [STC ST01395LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01395LA): Approved for model 727-100, serial number 19860 and 20279; for model 727-200, serial number 21082, 21494, and 21495. Installation of BAE Systems (formerly Canadian Marconi) Dual CMA-900 Flight Management System. Aero Technik Inc
- [STC ST00215IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00215IB): Installation of saf-Tglo ECO Photoluminescent Aisle Path Marking Systems. STG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbH
- [STC ST01936WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01936WI): Installation of LED lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC
- [STC ST03424CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03424CH): Certification of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out System with Rockwell Collins TDR-94/-94D Transponders. CMD Flight Solutions LLC
- [STC ST01641AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01641AT): Installation of a photoluminescent floor proximity emergency escape path marking system. STG Aerospace Inc
- [STC ST00399SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00399SE): The above boeing model which has incorporated Raisbeck Commercial Air Group Inc Master Drawing List 96B-1001, Revision D, dated September 2, 1997, or later FAA approved revision, complies iwth FAR Part 36, Stage 3 noise limits. Raisbeck Engineering Inc
- [STC ST00553SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00553SE): Incorporation of the Raisbeck Commercial Air Group inlet acoustical treatment and associated structure on certain engine nose cowls. Raisbeck Engineering Inc
- [STC ST00555SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00555SE): Modification in the leading edge slat and flap configurations. Raisbeck Engineering Inc

All 837: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-228/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Boeing 727-223](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-223): 9 registered aircraft, registry code 1384074
- [Boeing 727-227](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-227): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 1384078
- [Boeing 727-225](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-225): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 1384077
- [Boeing 727-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 138407E
- [Boeing 727-212](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-212): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 138407G
- [Boeing 727-230](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-230): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1384080
- [Boeing 727-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-232): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1384082
- [Boeing 727-243](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-243): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 138408D
- [Boeing 727-247](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-247): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 138408F
- [Boeing 727-264](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-264): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 138408M
- [Boeing 727-281](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-281): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 138408N
- [Boeing 727-277](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-277): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 138408S

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